Erik Maitland
Summary
Detailed professional with audio visual and networking experience in both private and public sectors. Communicative and motivated individual well-versed in being the go to person for all av related technological problems
Recognized as strong team player with experience in multiple technological disciplines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Specialist
City Of Long Beach
01.2016 - Current
- Programmed and updated computer software and IP Addresses for network video recorders for the citywide video surveillance network as well as building network video recorders from scratch with various computer equipment
- Downloaded upgrades for all cameras and computer systems running in the city network
- Repaired damaged computer and camera equipment whenever possible onsite or in office as well as routine maintenance
- Set up, tested and operated projectors, wireless audio systems, video switchers and portable generators for various city events including weekly VIP City Council meetings
- Acted as Main Audio Engineer for high profile City Council meetings, Commission Meetings and Community Events interacting with Mayor, City Council Members and representatives of the State of California
- Helped Troubleshoot Crestron and Biamp based Civic Chambers alongside AV Vendors and on my own when vendor was not available.
- Took audio feeds from system to create work arounds to allow for functionality during Covid 19 virtual events.
Event Technology Specialist
PSAV Presentation Services
07.2007 - 04.2015
- Set up, operate and strike down small and large scale audio visual shows at various hotels and convention centers throughout Southern California.
- Experienced in setting up a small projector and screen in a breakout meeting room all the way to 10 by 16 fast folds hung on a system of truss in a convention center ballroom and everything in between.
- Can operate most standard audio systems, lighting boards and familiar with most hd and non projector types.
- Have used various Polycom systems along with some experience with web conferencing. and experienced using various forms of audio recording mediums.
- 2 years experience using built in hotel Crestron system.
- Helped management plan and execute large scale events that required both internal and external av orders.
- Supervised set and strike crews of technicians from other properties to ensure set up and tear down was done in a way that the Westin LAX has established as proper.
Education
No Degree - Television Production
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA06.2006
High School Diploma -
Cypress High School
Cypress California06.2001
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Technology Expertise
- Calmness dealing with VIP
- Ability to get along with Peers
Timeline
Communication Specialist
City Of Long Beach
01.2016 - Current
Event Technology Specialist
PSAV Presentation Services
07.2007 - 04.2015
No Degree - Television Production
Loyola Marymount University
High School Diploma -
Cypress High School
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